'Old World Market-Places: Lincoln', LNER poster, 1932.

Description

Poster produced for London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) to promote rail travel to Lincoln. The poster shows an 18th century market scene, with Lincoln Cathedral in the distance. Artwork by Austin Cooper (1890-1964), a Canadian who studied art in Cardiff and Arbroath. He began his career as a commercial artist in Montreal, but returned to London in 1922 and designed posters for LNER, Indian State Railways and London Transport. His first show was held at the London Gallery in 1948. Dimensions: 1016 mm x 635 mm.